Patrolman Louis Duncan Phipps

Patrolman Louis Duncan Phipps

Ashland Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, June 10, 1942

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Louis Duncan Phipps

Patrolman Louis Phipps suffered a fatal heart attack after being assaulted in struck in the chest while attempting to arrest an intoxicated person at a local dance party on Pleasant Street.

He was taken to his home where he remained bedridden for four days before passing away as a result of the injury.

Patrolman Phipps had served with the Ashland Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Incident Date Saturday, June 6, 1942
  • Weapon Person
  • Offender Not available

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Patrolman Phipps , it has been 81 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices that you and too many others have made for us. Thank you for your service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

June 10, 2023

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